Mentoring

The JEN Mentor Program fosters substantive one-to-one mentoring between student musicians and experienced master-level professionals. Join the enthusiastic community of mentors and mentees who are enriching each other’s musical experience through mentorship.

How it works

JEN High School and College Student members are encouraged to apply as mentees, and performers, educators, and music industry professionals are encouraged to apply as mentors. All mentorship programs will last for one school year and mentor sessions can happen in person or via phone/Skype.

“I strongly believe a student is nothing without a great teacher/ mentor. JEN brings together jazz musicians and educators to foster a great environment for students to learn and thrive. JEN is an integral part of a student's inspiration, performance experience and future.”

—Grace Kelly (Internationally-known Saxophonist and JEN mentor)

How to apply

As a JEN member, once you apply, you will be matched with a mentor or mentee whose career goals aligns with your experiences. There are multiple areas of expertise (including performance, composition, music business, production, and more).

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December 16, 2018

ONLY 25 DAYS LEFT until the Tenth Annual The Jazz Education Network Conference! Will you be there? Remember to post your photos from the Conference using our official #JEN19 hashtag on JEN's Facebook, Twitter & Instagram pages for everyone to enjoy! See you in Reno!!

#OTD in 1920, the late Clark Virgil Terry, Jr. was born. Not only was he an amazingly talented swing and bebop trumpeter & pioneer of the flugelhorn, Clark Terry played with Charlie Barnet, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Quincy Jones, and Oscar Peterson. He also broke the color barrier as a member of The Tonight Show Band from 1962 to 1972, and was a dedicated educator/teacher to many. He still remains an inspiration to us all.
"Imitate, assimilate & innovate." - Clark Terry

All of us at JEN are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the iconic, three-time Grammy-winning vocalist Nancy Wilson at the age of 81. Her decades-long contribution to jazz has inspired countless numbers of people, and will continue to do so through the music she leaves behind.